IEP Transition Coordinator | Youth In Transition School

IEP/Transition Coordinator Empower Students for Life Beyond the Classroom At NCIA, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, and beyond the classroom. Our Youth in Transition (YIT) School supports students with intellectual, emotional, and behavioral disabilities through compassionate, individualized, and student-centered educational services.

We are seeking a collaborative and organized IEP/Transition Coordinator to support students in preparing for life after high school through individualized educational planning, transition services, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration.

This role is ideal for an educator or special education professional who is passionate about advocacy, compliance, student growth, and helping young people successfully transition into adulthood, vocational opportunities, and greater independence.

What You’ll Doa { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb;}tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #;}tr th { background-color: #;}Lead and manage the full IEP process from development through implementation and progress monitoring.

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local special education regulations.

Partner with families, school systems, and multidisciplinary teams to support student achievement.

Train and support educators in effective special education practices and IEP implementation.

Coordinate transition services and individualized supports for students across Diploma and Certificate Track programs.

What We’re Looking ForMSDE Certification as a Special Education Teacher required

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college required

Minimum of two years of teaching experience

Experience with transition planning, vocational programming, or workforce development preferred

Strong communication, organization, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of IEP development, compliance requirements, and special education regulations

What NCIA Offers Mission-driven and collaborative work environment

Opportunity to make a lasting impact in students’ lives

Supportive interdisciplinary team cultureNCIA offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support both professional growth and personal well-being, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, generous paid time off, credit union membership, tuition reimbursement, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position within NCIA’s Youth in Transition School, reporting to the Director of Education.

If you are passionate about student advocacy, educational success, and helping young people prepare for meaningful futures, we encourage you to apply.

NCIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. NCIA celebrates people from all walks of life and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or characteristics (or those of a family member), sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.